New York Knicks Point Guard Jalen Brunson and Center Karl-Anthony Towns accomplished something that had not been done in 50 years. Towns and Brunson will be the first New York Knicks duo to start the NBA All-Star Game since Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe in 1965. The game will occur at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California on February 16, 2025.
Brunson is having a great first half of the regular season. He is ninth in the league in points per game, 26.0, and assists per game at 7.3. Towns is also having a great season as well. He is 13th in points per game and 2nd in rebounds. Towns is second in the league in double-doubles with 35. How will this duo fare in the All-Star Game and over the remainder of the season?
New York Knicks Season Summary
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The New York Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference with a 29-16 record. Their offense has been one of the league’s best as they are eighth in points per game, third in field goal percentage, and sixth in three-point percentage. New York’s defense has taken a step back this season. They are 8th in points allowed, 27th in opponent field goal percentage, and 29th in steals.
Final Thoughts
Brunson and Towns hit the court again for a five-game homestand on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. The homestand continues with contests against the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Houston Rockets.
The dynamic duo for the New York Knicks will look to continue their great season and lift the team to great heights. New York advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season and will look to build upon it in 2025.
